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Breaking News

The Montgomery County burglary ring investigation led to 13 arrests and recovered stolen property across the Houston region. Read the latest details.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at 7740 Bretshire Drive. Read what officials have confirmed so far and follow updates.

Houston police released a sketch and surveillance video in the Canal Street fatal shooting case. Get the latest verified details here.

Houston Ship Channel dredge disposal is set to move offshore, sparing sites near Pleasantville. Get the latest on the federal plan.
Local News

James Talarico picked up Tony Buzbee's endorsement in the Texas Senate race, adding a Houston political connection early in the contest. Read more.

Houston launched a Houston Ebola dashboard ahead of the 2026 World Cup as part of public health planning. Read the latest update.

Houston industrial sales moved forward with three area deals closed by Partners Real Estate. Read what is confirmed from the report.

Houston population shifts show more growth in outer suburbs than in some close-in areas, shaping housing and infrastructure decisions. Read more.

Registration is open for the 2026 Plastic Product Decorating Summit, a key event for plastics and packaging professionals. Read more.

Houston firm Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes matched the Milbank salary scale, adding a notable legal industry pay move in the city. Read more.

A Beaumont crash investigation remains active after a 7-year-old child died following the wreck. Get the latest verified details here.

Mas Restaurant Group sold 44 Houston Taco Bell stores, changing a major local franchise footprint. Get the latest verified details.

The 2026 micro-trip travel trend is growing across California, Texas, and other states, reshaping weekend tourism and local spending. Learn more

Post Oak Group is expanding its global investor network from Houston with deeper family office and venture capital ties. Read more.

A lawyer says a Brazoria deputy shooting wrongfully killed a Texas State student. Get the key facts and what could come next.

A Houston multifamily deal adds 541 units to Longacre's joint venture platform across 17 states. Get the key facts from the latest report.

Texas County Livestock Fair will run July 7-11 in Houston, Missouri, bringing local livestock activities back to the county calendar. Read more.

West Nile virus activity is higher in Harris County this year, according to local surveillance data. See what Houston-area residents should know.

Screwworm threat concerns Houston-area ranchers as livestock operators track the risk of the pest moving closer to Texas. Read more.

Alvin data center opposition is moving into formal action as Brazoria County leaders prepare resolutions against proposed projects. Read more.
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